Introduction to the Noongar language phonemic system, morphology and grammar with strategic focus on language competencies, meta language development and linguistic competencies. Outcome to be achieved in this PD: The development of a Noongar linguistic competency framework which provides educators with a meta cognitive approach to the Noongar language. All participants will receive a package and a certificate of participation for the introduction to the Noongar language.

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